How many people would you say LOVE cooking?  Now, adjust the number to remove chefs . . . and adjust it again to cut out people who CLAIM they love to cook, but never actually do, because they're "too busy."

According to a recent report, 82% of people say they "enjoy cooking."  And 55% feel like cooking is a positive thing for their well-being.

The average person cooks about FIVE times per week, and it's not always GOURMET.  Only about 33% say they feel "confident" in their cooking ability. 8% worry about being judged when cooking for guests.  And 12% of us think our friends are better cooks than we are.

Only 25% of people want to try new foods more often, while 40% of us enjoy eating foods that are nostalgic, or tied to their childhoods. About 20% admit they just cycle through the same 10 or fewer dinner meals.  And 40% say they eat the same or a similar breakfast every day.

So are we busy . . . lazy . . . or uninspired?  Well, a few of us are still picky.  18% say they were "picky" as kids, and 13% admit they're picky NOW.